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05/19/2025

#32A - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: REVIEW SERIES

It’s the one you’ve been waiting for. We made it—the end of the Harry Potter film series and the final chapter in our first-ever review series. It’s been a wild ride through spells, secrets, and a whole lot of Snape, and now we’re here to find out: did they land the plane? Does the final instalment deliver the epic conclusion this franchise deserves? As with the rest of our reviews—and since this film is part of a two-parter—we’re splitting our coverage into two episodes. In Part 1, we dive into the opening act of Deathly Hallows: Part 2, continuing our deep-dive, scene-by-scene approach and rating it out of 10. This film is a rollercoaster packed with high-stakes action and some of the biggest reveals of the entire series. So grab your wands and settle in. Part 2 drops tomorrow, where we’ll tackle Acts 2 and 3, and share our final thoughts and scores for the film—and the series as a whole. FULL SPOILERS FOR HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2 IN THIS EPISODE. You have been warned. If you have any things you want to discuss about this film or Harry Potter in general, email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through TikTok or Instagram @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod All music used in this podcast is for commentary and review purposes under fair use. We give full credit to the original composers and right holders, and acknowledge that we do not own any of the music featured. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Preamble 00:13:17 - Review: Act 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05/19/2025

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52 min
05/05/2025

#30 - Reel Kwik: Nosferatu (2025)

🎬 Introducing Reel Kwik! Welcome to our brand new format – Reel Kwik – where we pick one film and review it… well, real kwik(ish). Each episode is split into two parts: 🎞️ Part 1 – Spoiler-free thoughts and first impressions. 🧠 Part 2 – A full deep-dive review with all the spoilers. If you haven’t seen the film yet, that’s your cue to pause after Part 1, watch it, then come back for the full discussion. In today’s episode, we’re sinking our teeth into Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu remake – our most anticipated film of the year. But did it live up to the hype and our (very) lofty expectations? Listen now to find out. Agree with our score? What films do you want to see covered in our Reel Kwik series? We want to know! Email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through TikTok and Instagram @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Preamble 00:05:15 - Spoiler-free thoughts 00:26:08 - Full Spoiler Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05/05/2025

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59 min
11/19/2024

#7B - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: REVIEW SERIES

Welcome to Part 2 of our Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Review Series! In this episode, we’ll be finishing our review by covering Act 2 and Act 3, followed by our closing thoughts and scores. As a reminder, we'll be breaking down the film act by act and scene by scene, scoring each film on a scale of 1 to 10. Philosopher’s Stone earned a TTR median score of 7, with Daniel giving it 7.5, Dale scoring it a 7, and Rachael at 6.5. Listen now to see how Chamber of Secrets measures up... FULL SPOILERS FOR HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS IN THIS EPISODE. You have been warned. This episode was recorded prior to passing of the legendary Dame Maggie Smith, whose iconic portrayal of Professor McGonagall remains forever in our hearts. So please forgive the lack of acknowledgement in this episode and know we will honour her in a future Harry Potter episode. What's your score of the second Harry Potter movie? Do you agree with ours? We want to know! Email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through X/Twitter or Instagram @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod All music used in this podcast is for commentary and review purposes under fair use. We give full credit to the original composers and right holders, and acknowledge that we do not own any of the music featured. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Review: Act 2 00:53:20 - Review: Act 3 01:23:12 - Final Thoughts and Scores Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/19/2024

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1h 37m
11/04/2024

#5 - Adam Sandler: Hall of Fame/Lame

In today's episode of The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast, we introduce a new format - The Hall of Fame/Hall of Lame: Adam Sandler edition! We go through each of the Sandman's starring films in chronological order and debate, before unanimously deciding, which 5 films should be placed in his Hall of Fame, and which 5 films into his Hall of Lame. Now this assignment was extremely tricky, as forming one Hall was certainly easier than forming the other... How do we decide on which films go into each Hall? Well, mostly we don't, so there is a lot of disagreement and eventual compromise. But ultimately, it's about deciding which 5 films paint the fairest reflection, both good and bad, of Adam Sandler - the comedian, actor and film star. Agree with our Hall of Fame? What about the Hall of Lame? Got a suggestion for our next Hall of Fame/Lame subject? We want to know! Email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through X/Twitter and Instagram @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Preamble 00:21:40 - Sandler's Films 02:02:54 - Hall of Fame/Lame Decision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/04/2024

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2h 17m
07/07/2025

#39 - Reel Kwik: A Real Pain

In this Reel Kwik episode, we’re diving into A Real Pain — Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut that stirred up serious Oscar buzz and even scored Kieran Culkin a well-deserved win. This bittersweet dramedy follows two estranged cousins on a Holocaust pilgrimage that’s as funny as it is devastating, as they uncover buried trauma and confront their tangled family history. Did Eisenberg deliver on the hype? Is this the beginning of a brilliant directing career? And was Culkin really that good? Tune in for our thoughts, laughs, and maybe a tear or two. As always, Part 1 of our review is completely spoiler-free — perfect if you haven’t seen the film yet. Part 2 goes full spoiler mode, so if you’re still waiting to watch, that’s your cue to pause, go sink your teeth into the movie, and come back when you’re ready. Agree with our score? What films do you want to see covered in our Reel Kwik series? We want to know! Email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through TikTok and Instagram @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Preamble 00:04:02 - Spoiler-free thoughts 00:26:49 - Full Spoiler Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/07/2025

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1h 1m
01/14/2025

#15B - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: REVIEW SERIES

Welcome to Part 2 of our Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Review Series! In this episode, we’ll be finishing our review by covering Act 2 and Act 3, followed by our closing thoughts and scores. As a reminder, we'll be breaking down the film act by act and scene by scene, scoring each film on a scale of 1 to 10. FULL SPOILERS FOR HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE IN THIS EPISODE. You have been warned. What's your score of Goblet? Do you agree with ours? We want to know! Email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through X/Twitter or Instagram @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod All music used in this podcast is for commentary and review purposes under fair use. We give full credit to the original composers and right holders, and acknowledge that we do not own any of the music featured. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Review: Act 2 00:35:29 - Review: Act 3 01:21:50 - Final Thoughts and Scores Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01/14/2025

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1h 44m
10/28/2024

#4 - The Halloween Special

With Halloween in just a few days time, scary films are an absolute must. So in today's episode of The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast, we do a little throwback to our first episode as we each pick the 3 horror films that made us. We will first discuss our Halloween traditions, and why we love this commercialised holiday before delving into our own personal horror flick picks. We end today's episode with a fun little horror film themed quiz which you can play along with (and probably beat us at). What were the horror films that made you? What were your Halloween traditions? We want to know! Email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through X/Twitter or Instagram @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod All music used in this podcast is for commentary and review purposes under fair use. We give full credit to the original composers and right holders, and acknowledge that we do not own any of the music featured. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Preamble 00:22:38 - Dale's 1st Film 00:27:56 - Rachael's 1st Film 00:32:33 - Daniel's 1st Film 00:40:57 - Dale's 2nd Film 00:46:50 - Rachael's 2nd Film 00:53:23 - Daniel's 2nd Film 01:00:55 - Dale's 3rd Film 01:07:16 - Rachael's 3rd Pick 01:13:08 - Daniel's 3rd Pick 01:23:38 - Other Halloween Content 01:29:45 - Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/28/2024

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1h 40m
06/16/2025

#36 - Reel Kwik: A Complete Unknown

Biopics are everywhere right now — so what makes A Complete Unknown stand out? Or does it? This week, we dive into James Mangold’s latest take on musical legend Bob Dylan, with Timothée Chalamet stepping into the shoes (and harmonica) of one of the most enigmatic figures in music history. Does Mangold recapture the magic of Walk the Line? Does Chalamet deliver a performance worth singing about? And do you need to be a Dylan devotee to connect with this film — or is it just another hit in the biopic factory line? We’re tackling all that and more as we compare this one to other recent biopics, question whether biopic fatigue is real, and ask the big question: does A Complete Unknown do anything new? Agree with our score? What films do you want to see covered in our Reel Kwik series? We want to know! Email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through TikTok and Instagram @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Preamble 00:09:39 - Spoiler-free thoughts 00:36:16 - Full Spoiler Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06/16/2025

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1h 1m
03/11/2025

#23B - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: REVIEW SERIES

Welcome to Part 2 of our Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Review Series! In this episode, we’ll be finishing our review by covering Act 2 and Act 3, followed by our closing thoughts and scores. As a reminder, we'll be breaking down the film act by act and scene by scene, scoring each film on a scale of 1 to 10. FULL SPOILERS FOR HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE IN THIS EPISODE. You have been warned. What's your score of Half Blood? Do you agree with ours? We want to know! Email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through X/Twitter or Instagram @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod All music used in this podcast is for commentary and review purposes under fair use. We give full credit to the original composers and right holders, and acknowledge that we do not own any of the music featured. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Review: Act 2 00:52:13 - Review: Act 3 01:17:40 - Final Thoughts and Scores Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03/11/2025

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1h 32m
01/13/2025

#15A - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: REVIEW SERIES

This week on The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast, we’re diving back into our Review Series with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! Like the previous installments—and likely those to come—we’ve split this review into two parts. In Part 1, we break down Act 1 of the film, while Part 2 (dropping bright and early tomorrow) will pick up with Act 2, wrap up with Act 3, and conclude with our final thoughts and scores. We’ll be dissecting the film act by act, scene by scene, and scoring it on a scale of 1 to 10. With a new director at the helm, Goblet of Fire stands out as one of the most action-packed entries in the series. Frequently cited as a fan favorite for kicking off Harry Potter marathons, this movie has a special place in the hearts of many. Join us as we share our thoughts, critiques, and where this installment ranks among the rest of the Wizarding World! FULL SPOILERS FOR HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE IN THIS EPISODE. You have been warned. If you have any things you want to discuss about this film or Harry Potter in general, email us at thirdreelpod@gmail.com or through X/Twitter or Instagram @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod All music used in this podcast is for commentary and review purposes under fair use. We give full credit to the original composers and right holders, and acknowledge that we do not own any of the music featured. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Preamble 00:08:33 - Review: Act 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01/13/2025

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1h 26m

🎬 A movie podcast for film lovers who love to laugh. Join Daniel, Rachael and Dale as they dive into everything from blockbusters to hidden gems, cult classics to modern favourites — all with unfiltered opinions, spicy debates, and a healthy dose of nonsense. Each week, we bring you fresh episodes packed with film reviews, movie drafts, tier lists, versus battles, and deep dives into iconic actors, directors and genres. Whether you're into Christopher Nolan, rom-coms, horror, the MCU or A24 indies, there's something here for every type of movie nerd. 🎧 New episodes every Monday. patreon.com/thirdreelpod linktr.ee/thirdreelpod thirdreelpod@gmail.com

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#15B - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: REVIEW SERIES

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